Ayr United vs. Rangers Predicted XI and Team News: Five Scottish Cup alterations to be considered
On paper, Saturday night’s Scottish Cup match might appear to be an easy win for Rangers.
However, there’s one person who relishes the idea of causing an upset at Ibrox, and that’s Scott Brown.
The Celtic legend, who enjoyed memorable away days in Govan as a player, now dreams of securing
a famous victory as the manager of Ayr United.
Philippe Clement is well aware of Brown’s history, and Rangers captain James Tavernier will
undoubtedly motivate his teammates as they strive to progress into the quarter-finals.
With Rangers competing on multiple fronts, Clement might consider making some fresh changes, as predicted by Football Scotland.
The goalkeeper received a rare start in last month’s Scottish Cup victory over Dumbarton and could feature again.
Given the history between the skipper and Scott Brown, Tavernier will be eager to make it a forgettable evening for his former Celtic rival.
Clement is likely to be cautious about altering his defense too much, with Goldson being the most dependable center-back.
Souttar has stepped in following Leon Balogun’s facial injury last week and will relish a consistent run of games, although Clement must manage his playing time carefully due to his injury record.
Barisic no longer has an automatic starting position as he contends with Ridvan Yilmaz for the left-back role. Having sat out the midweek win over Aberdeen, the Croatian could return to the lineup.
Since recovering from his injury setback, the Belgian midfielder has patiently awaited opportunities and could be given a chance to shine under the floodlights.
Barry Ferguson has praised the rejuvenated player as a contender for Player of the Year, and if Lundstram maintains his current form, he could be a strong candidate.
The Colombian striker has shown glimpses of his potential in the last two games after coming off the bench.
The attacking midfielder is in a scoring streak at the moment, and based on his current form, he’s arguably indispensable.
Matondo appears determined to silence his critics, and his two goals in the last two games reflect his determination. However, he needs more playing time to reach peak fitness after a lengthy injury layoff.
Clement seems inclined to rotate between Silva and Cyriel Dessers, fostering healthy competition within the squad.
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